The last potter of Visakhapatnam
A 90-year-old potter in Visakhapatnam remains the last practitioner of traditional diya-making in his colony. Economic pressures, including rising material costs and shifting market demands, threaten the survival of this generational craft.
Why it matters
The story highlights the decline of traditional artisanal crafts in the face of modern economic challenges and industrialization.
S rikakulam Pardes stoops over his potter’s wheel, scooping out small diyas with practised ease. He adds them to serried rows of earthen diyas in varied sizes set out for sale.
The article is a human-interest feature focusing on cultural preservation and economic hardship.
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